We have placed certain restrictions, on certain items listed in our catalog and our web site.Due to the various state, county and municipal laws that exist, we are not always able to comply with each individual guideline. Not all of the restrictions are based on laws on the books, but could be a company decision based on certain concerns. Things such as whether the state law suits pending involving gun owners, recent court decisions that may effect businesses like ours. Finally it may be that the states laws are so vague that they could be interpreted unfavorably in the event a court action was ever involved, and finally as a public held company, we are obligated to safeguard our stockholder's investments.

Well, I was successful in ordering a drum on the website, but apparently there were so many ordered that SG inventory updates did not catch up with incoming demand.

Bottom line.....I'm not going to get my drum...

Here is a copy of the letter. They also gave me a $5 coupon...

Dear Guide Customer,

Thank you for your recent order xxxxxxxx with us at The Guide. Unfortunately, the following items are sold out and no longer available:

- NEW THOMPSON 50 RD DRUMS

We have not charged your charge card for any of the above items. We are sorry for any inconvenience this may cause you.

Our Web site is automatically updated several times each day. We try to keep only available merchandise listed on our Web site. Therefore, if an item is on backorder or sold out it should not show up as being available to order, except on rare occasions. We really do value your business and we understand your frustration.

If you would like to verify availability on a particular item, call our Order Desk (1-800-882-2962) or our Customer Service Department (1-800-888-5222) to help you.

Please reference your order number: xxxxxxx.

Thank you for shopping The Guide.

Z3, if you want to sell one of your 10 when and if you get them, please put me on your list.

Just a little note here about fair play on the board, and in life. I know some of you are upset that I was able to get an order thru and you were not. I’m sorry we all didn’t get orders in, but that is not the way it worked out. Now if you want to call up and argue getting in on the order on “your own” merits, fine, I have no problem…. I would do the same. But apparently some here have argued and used my order as and example asking why I got in and they didn’t. I’ve spent some time on the phone and have more or less worked it out, I’m still getting my order but it has been modified. I try to be more than fair to the board as I’ve saved hundreds maybe even thousands of dollars because of everyone’s help here. I don’t mind selling at cost or even giving items free… I also donate to the board at Christmas and on Nick’s birthday as should everyone here… So to those of you who tried, maybe inadvertently, to mess up my order. I would never do it to you and I expect the same respect in return.

I for one am glad that people on the board were able to get in on such a reasonable deal. If anyone ended up up getting more than one, more power to you; I was trying to order 3 myself. I questioned the policy of the Guide since there was no local, county or state law that prohibited them from selling a drum to me. Yes, I felt left out but was happy that people on the board were able to take advantage of the deal. Sure is better than some unscrupulous dealer getting them and gouging us !!

In light of recent developments, I would be surprised if ANY drums are shipped. They are from Russia and they need a "retransfer authorization." I am betting it won't be done by Sep 15. And, in light of Customs developments, very likely NONE get in.

everybody wants ta get inta da act! i must be on a different plane myself........ but thanks for at least backing up what i have been posting here.... i knew i was on the right track and having a respected member in my court puts me one step closer to my own attempt at the coveted respected member status.... hope to see you at the top!